The Premio Italia (Italy SF Award), established in 1972, recognizes the best in Italian science fiction and fantasy. The fortieth set of awards was announced at Italcon 40.
- Best SF Novel: Livido, by Francesco Verso
- Best Fantasy Novel: Il Gran Sole Radioso, by Donato Altomare
- Best International Novel: Paradisi perduti (Paradises Lost), by Ursula K. LeGuin
- Best Professional Short Story: “Mechardionica,” by Dario Tonani
- Best Amateur Short Story: “Figlio dello spazio,” by Franca Scapellato
- Best Essay (in a volume): “Misteri dallo spazio e dal tempo,” by Giovanni Mongini
- Best Professional Article: “Le prime immagini di Into Darkness,” by Alberto Lisiero and Gabriella Cordone
- Best Amateur Article: “La mappa del futuro,” by Giovanni De Matteo
- Best Artist: Franco Brambilla
- Best Editor: Emanuele Manco
- Best Translator: Salvatore Proietti
- Best SF Book Series: Odissea Fantascienza
- Best SF Professional Magazine: Robot
- Best Amateur Magazine: Fondazione SF Magazine
- Best Amateur Web Site/Best Amateur Online Magazine: Cronache di un sole lontano
- Best Comics Artist: Carlo Recagno
[Carefully thieved from SF Site News]